Owner`s Manual - Detector
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1. Figure 3 Detail view of Figure 4 polarity markings Battery Charging In addition to its factory installed alkaline batteries the ATX also includes one set of rechargeable batteries Use the charger included to recharge batteries The charger accepts from one to eight AA batteries at a time for charging see below DMTALELL DURACELL Caution Use only Ni MH type batteries on this charger Do not attempt to recharge lithium alkaline or carbon batteries Eight individual LEDs indicate charging status for each battery Steady Red LED indicates rapid charging in progress Steady Green LED indicates the battery is fully charged Flashing Red LED indicates the battery is faulty or not suitable for charging Flashing Green LED indicates the battery is under going a discharge cycle 34 Garrett Metal Detectors STORING ATX IN SOFT CASE The soft carry case included with the ATX protects the detector during travel and when not in use When properly arranged it can hold the ATX optional searchcoils and accessories as shown on the following pages ATX with standard DD coil attached Figure 1 ATX with DD coil attached Secure straps around lower stem nut and housing Figure 2 ATX with DD coil attached Deepseeker coil headphones Note close velcro flap to secure Deepseeker coil Figure 3 ATX with DD coil attached Deepseeker coil headphones 8 mono coil Note close velcro flap to secure Deepseeker2. ATX 31 Searchcoil installation 1 Fully collapse the telescopic stem and tighten the stem nuts 2 Partially slide the stem into the electronics housing 3 Reattach the searchcoil connector by properly aligning the pins See Figure 9 fully inserting the connector and tightening the collar by hand Figure 9 Figure 10 Note The connector cover can be temporarily removed during this step if desired see Figure 10 however be sure to snap the cover back around the cable once the collar has been tightened 4 Note that it may be necessary to rewind the coiled cable so that it will properly fit inside the stem assembly To do so spin the stem assembly clockwise looking from detector toward the coil a few revolutions such that the stem assembly easily slides over the coiled cable two to four revolutions is usually sufficient 5 Rotate the stem assembly to the 180 position i e coil upside down and fully insert into the electronics housing 6 Disengage the stem rotation lock rotate the stem 180 or to the desired position and release the spring loaded rotation lock to automatically reengage 32 Garrett Metal Detectors BATTERY REPLACEMENT AND CHARGING The AIX uses eight AA batteries alkaline and rechargeable batteries are in cluded The detector is shipped with one set of alkaline batteries installed The set of rechargeable batteries also included with your detector can be recharged from
3. 2 Remove the armrest by disengaging the armrest lock and sliding the armrest forward and off see Figure 2 It will be necessary to remove one battery cover to allow the cuff to fully slide forward see Figure 3 Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 3 Disengage the stem rotation lock see Figure 4 and while continuing to hold the lock open rotate the stem 180 counterclockwise looking toward the coil such that the coil is upside down see Figure 5 Figure 4 Figure 5 4 Partially slide the stem assembly out to access the coil connector 5 Slide connector cover down the cable to expose the connector see Figure 6 Loosen and disconnect from the electronics housing by hand see Figure 7 30 Garrett Metal Detectors Figure 6 Figure 7 Figure 8 6 Remove the searchcoil stem assembly from the electronics housing see Figure 8 Note It is also possible to replace the ATX searchcoil without fully remov ing the armrest or one of the battery covers At Step 2 from above simply disengage the armrest lock and slide the armrest forward without removing it Continue with the remaining searchcoil removal steps Reinserting the connector and tightening the collar is done in a more restricted space but this method does not require removing parts see images below Optional method shown of searchcoil removal with the armrest cuff not fully removed
4. e Press and release SHIFT button again to exit Secondary adjustments Note The Red Shift LED must be visible to switch detection modes Motion Mode is the default setting It is usually preferred because it is more stable and quiet but requires the searchcoil to be in motion to ATX 11 detect targets When in Motion Mode the ATX constantly adjusts to keep the Threshold tuned to a constant level i e Auto Threshold In highly min eralized ground Motion Mode can also help to Suppress unwanted ground signals Target signals produce audio with an echo effect see p 10 Five stationary LEDs indicates GARRETT Non Motion Mode Change detection Mode by pressing the SHIFT button then the NON MOTION MOTION button IRON CR HOLD FREG SCAH RETUNE PINPOINT ut Non Motion Mode can provide additional detection depth and allows the searchcoil to scan very slowly even stationary over targets Non Motion Mode is better at isolating targets as target signals do not produce the audio echo which is heard in Motion Mode Non Motion Mode may be less stable and noisier than Motion Mode and more frequent Retunes may be required to cancel audio threshold drift and other environmental changes Unlike Motion Mode which automati cally works to keep Threshold tuned to a constant level the more powerful Non Motion Mode leaves all Threshold tuning to the user In highly mineral ized ground Non Motion Mode may be more susceptible t
5. second Overlap swing by 6 15 cm ATX 21 PINPOINTING TECHNIQUES Accurate pinpointing of a target enables you to recover it quickly while also digging the smallest hole possible Several pinpointing techniques will be offered below use what works best for you To utilize the Pinpoint button e Place the searchcoil on or near the ground to the side of the target s suspected location e Press and hold the PINPOINT button see illustration on p 23 and wait for the single beep e Continue holding the PINPOINT button and sweep the searchcoil over the target area while maintaining the same fixed height above the ground e Sweep the coil side to side and front to back in a crosshair pattern to locate the peak signal as indicated by the strongest audio and maximum number of LEDs e The center of the target should be directly beneath the center of the searchcoil To locate a target without the PINPOINT button sweep the coil side to side and front to back in a cross hair pattern over the target area while listening for the peak signal In Motion Mode it is important to keep the searchcoil in motion i e wiggling back and forth to pinpoint the peak signal area In Non Motion Mode static pinpointing is possible without the use of the PINPOINT button Simply utilize the same front to back and side to side scans over the target area until your coil is over the peak signal as indicated by the strongest audio and maximum number o
6. target indicators and 360 side scan detection area Water resistant with LED light for low light uses Includes woven belt holster and a 9 volt battery 42 Garrett Metal Detectors 14 Headphone Adapter Part No 1626000 Allows use of standard headphones with a 14 male phone plug with the Garrett ATX Not intended for submerged use 15 SuperSluice Gold Pan Part No 1650400 Great for wet or dry panning or finishing Traps fine gold up to nuggets over 1 oz Twin 1 gt inch riffles and deep throat funnel Hard Carry Case Part No 1626500 Protect your ATX and its optional searchcoils with this military grade transport case Foam padded interior is designed to house the ATX packed in its soft case Watertight and durable DETECTOR STAT Bar Ortungssysteme Roher D 53859 Niederkassel Rheidt bei Bonn Buro Habsburgerstr 27 Shop Alemannenstr 1a Telefon 49 0 2208 91 41 75 Telefax 49 0 22 08 91 41 74 Internet www detector scout de e mail info detector scout de To see Garrett s complete collection of metal detector accessories and gold pans please visit www detector scout de and view products in the Hobby Division AT XTM 43
7. audio level pro duced by a large signal and does not affect the audio level or sensitivity of a faint signal i e Volume is a limiter and not a gain control thereby ensur ing maximum detection of faint signals The ATX has twenty five 25 levels of Volume adjustment The default setting is 10 To adjust audio Volume e Press and release the SHIFT button to access Secondary controls e Use the VOL and buttons to adjust the Volume to your preferred level see illustration on next page e Press and release SHIFT button again to exit Secondary adjustments Note The Red Shift LED must be visible to adjust Volume level ATX 15 GARRETT As Volume levels 28 PELLIT TE are adjusted the a Change Volume by a new level will pressing the SHIFT _ be temporarily button then the and indicated on VOL buttons wae these LEDs ERED SCAN RETUNE PINPOINT asst Ground Balance In addition to dirt or sand most ground also contains various minerals and salts Concentrations of ground mineralization can create erratic de tector sounds ground noise and reduce performance if the mineral ization is not compensated for The ATX has advanced Ground Balance capabilities to handle all ground conditions including ironstone ground and even saltwater without the need to switch into a special mode Note It its recommended to Ground Balance the AIX in each new envi ronment in order to ensure maximum dete
8. with silicone grease Fully insert the connector until it Snaps snugly into place Slide the metal locking collar onto the threads and tighten by hand DO NOT over tighten Lubricate O ring for underwater operation Hand tighten connector collar ATX 7 POWER ON BATTERY CHECK Switch the detector on The On Off switch is located on the back of the electronics housing It is best to switch on and operate the detector outdoors and away from sources of electrical interference e g power lines electrical equipment and appli ances fluorescent lights transmitters etc GARRETT TQ 5 Li a 5 4 ar LITT T I Ta 206 0 a 7 IRON CK H LDI FREQ SCH Te Sy RETUNE PINPOINT On Off Switch Low Battery Indicator shown in On position Verify battery level Immediately after the initial turn on beep listen for one to four audio beeps indicating the charge level of the batteries Four 4 beeps indicates fully charged Three 3 beeps indicates approximately 75 battery charge Two 2 beeps indicates approximately 50 battery charge One 1 beep and a flashing low battery warning light indicates low charge and that the batter ies should be replaced See p 32 During operation the yellow low battery warning light will begin flashing when there is approximately thirty 30 min utes of battery life remaining In addition to the flashing LED a brief audio alarm will sound every 60 seconds If no beep is hea
9. AC power or a 12 Volt DC power source The AIX accepts alkaline 1 5V rechargeable AA batteries or 1 5V lithium batteries 3 7V lithium batteries must not be used as they can damage the detector Both ATX battery packs should be replaced when the unit indicates low battery level i e one beep at turn on along with low battery warning light and periodic audible warnings see p 8 Average operation time with fresh alkaline batteries is 12 hours rechargeable battery time is 10 hours Battery Replacement The battery compartments are located on both side of the detector s armrest see Figure 1 Press in the battery cover rotate a quarter turn counter clockwise to release the lock and pull to remove see Figure 2 Figure 1 Figure 2 Tip the detector forward to allow battery pack to slide out When installing the individual batteries into the battery pack ensure they are aligned with the correct polarity as indicated by the plus and minus markings on the inside of the battery pack Reinstall the battery pack with the correct polarity as indicated by the plus and minus markings on the side of the detector see Figure 3 Replace the battery cover and rotate a quarter turn clockwise to lock into place Repeat this process for the bat teries on the opposite side of the detector If the ATX will be submerged be ATX 33 sure to lubricate the O rings on each battery cover with silicone grease see Figure 4 Ring
10. PLACEMENT AND CHARGING envnnnvnnnvnnnvnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnevnnevnnevnnennnennnnnnnnnnr 33 STORING ATX IN SOFT CASE eeennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnennnnrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnunnnunnnne 35 CARE AND MAINTENANCE meenuvvnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnunnnunnnnnnnnnnuenen 37 TROUBLESHOOTNG GUIDE sessentandiwiiniieinatninonacnsnnecnenseenneandasenanauieertiwadibantawenabuatdeamebes 38 METAL DETECTING CODE OF ETHICS unnernnnvnnnnnnnennnennnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnr 39 CAUTION ee 40 WARRANTY AND SERVICE ciciccccccteccnversencertuaieadecntesnscesueidhuarnetneusesiatindancdevetcesasdeueteabeousis 41 ACCE SONE ee 42 AT XTM l CONTROLS QUICK START GUIDE K C Back of detector GARRETT 1 7 EE ME TE Ty td P S 2 IRON CK MOLD FREQ SUAN n RETUNE PINPOINT Garrett recommends that all new ATX owners completely read and understand the entire manual before using this detector This section is only intended as a reminder 1 Switch ATX on and check batteries Four audio beeps indicates fully charged batteries Set to preferred Mode usually Motion Mode Set Discrimination to preferred level usually to minimum 1 LED Set Sensitivity Threshold and Volume to preferred levels Perform Frequency Scan if needed to eliminate electrical interference s p N Perform Ground Balance to eliminate ground response and to ensure maximum detect
11. TM EXTREME PULSE INDUCTION jenuey EI NO XIV Highly Refined Pulse Induction Technology J Owner s Manual 2013 Garrett Electronics Inc PN 1534000 B 1113 THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING GARRETT METAL DETECTORS Your new Garrett ATX is a highly advanced pulse induction detector that is backed by 50 years of extensive research and development It was specifically designed to overcome the most challenging prospecting and relic hunting environ ments including extremely mineralized soils and saltwater environments Although the ATX was designed for the extreme needs of gold prospectors it is a highly capable instrument for many other types of searching Its ability to overcome mineralized soils salts and mineralized stones bricks terra cotta etc creates numerous opportunities for industrial use historical archaeology game wardens detection of poachers bullets etc Relic hunters who encounter areas of highly mineralized ground will benefit from detection depths not available from conventional detectors The optional 20 Deepseeker searchcoil is ideal for use in searching for caches and other deeply buried large objects In order to take full advantage of the special features and functions of the AIX you are urged to carefully read this instruction manual in its entirety TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTROLS QUICK START GUIDE Liknende 2 ATX COMPONEN 8 vveccesetcecatiazieancennaswesnenncndithecatGeactenanantevedtecccu
12. coil ATX 35 ATX with 20 Deepseeker coil attached Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 36 ATX with Deepseeker coil attached headphones Secure straps around lower stem nut and housing ATX with Deepseeker coil attached DD coil headphones Note close velcro flap to secure DD coil ATX with Deepseeker coil attached DD coil 8 mono coil headphones Note close velcro flap to secure DD coil Garrett Metal Detectors CARE AND MAINTENANCE The ATXis a rugged detector designed for outdoor use in all environments However as with all electronic equipment there are some simple ways to care for it to maintain its high performance e Avoid extreme temperatures as much as possible such as storing the detector in an automobile trunk during the summer or outdoors in sub freezing weather e Keep the detector clean especially the touchpad and telescoping stem assembly The ATX stems should never be collapsed and allowed to dry when the unit is muddy or sandy or after any underwater use Saltwater and even freshwater sediment can inhibit the easy operation of the stems and stem nuts Rinse the unit with fresh water to remove sand sediment etc and wipe down with a clean cloth Hold the ATX under running fresh water to rinse off sediment Vigorously rotate the stem nuts back and forth and work the stems in and out while under the running water to help flush any grit from within the stem nuts Flush any debris
13. ction depth To Ground Balance e Find an area clear of metallic objects and raise the searchcoil about 6 inches above the ground e Press and release the SHIFT button to access Secondary controls e Press and hold the GND BAL button see illustration on next page and wait for the double beep about one second to indicate the Ground Balance function is engaged e While continuing to hold the GND BAL button quickly bounce the searchcoil from 1 to 6 inches above the ground e Continue to pump the coil until the ground response is completely eliminated typically takes 3 to 7 seconds Release the GND BAL button and begin hunting Note The first few seconds of Ground Balance audio allows the opera tor to hear how mineralized the ground is Lightly mineralized ground will initially produce weak audio while heavily mineralized ground will initially produce strong audio 16 Garrett Metal Detectors GARRETT 2 A 5 6 i g fo TILLIT EP To Ground Balance press D 5 the SHIFT button then press and hold down the GND BAL button while tere l FREQ SCAN I pumping the searchcoil Hes H above the ground Ground Track When switched on Ground Track provides slow continuous tracking to ground mineralization The ATX has four Ground Track settings OFF SLOW MEDIUM and FAST with OFF being the factory default setting To change the Ground Track setting e Press and release the SHIFT button to access Secondary con
14. d conditions to operate is where the ground contains both conductive and ferrous minerals that are non uniformly mixed An example is moist salty soil conductive with ironstone veins and or hot rocks ferrous scattered throughout Obtaining stable operation given these two very differing soil components is difficult at best To operate most effectively in this scenario first locate an area containing only the salty soil no ferrous veins or hot rocks and then increase Discrimination until the salt response is sufficiently reduced a setting of 3 to 7 should suffice Then locate a ferrous vein or hot rock and Ground Balance to it In summary use Discrimination to eliminate 26 Garrett Metal Detectors aaa aie szi EM SE ne LE a This moistened ancient salt bed which also contains veins of iron mineralization is an example of a non uniform soil condition the conductive component and Ground Balance to eliminate the ferrous component Finally reduce Sensitivity as needed to obtain sufficiently Stable operation For uniformly mixed soils such as an ocean beach with ferrous black sand simply Ground Balance to the homogenous mixture of salt and sand as would be done for normal ground without the need to increase Discrimination e Disappearing targets If a target response disappears as you begin removing the soil it was likely a pocket of concentrated ground minerals or decomposed iron that was disturbed during digging thereby el
15. ded This mode however can be noisier than Motion Mode and more frequent Retunes may be required ATX 25 TIPS AND TECHNIQUES e Scanning walls Rotate and lock the searchcoil at 90 to aid with scanning walls embankments rock ledges or high places e Mind your metal The ATX is very sensitive so be mindful not to let the other metals you carry come too close to the coil e g a pick or shovel steel toed boots etc e Avoiding surface clutter You can help eliminate some of the smaller surface clutter by lifting the coil 2 or 3 inches above the ground Larger targets will still be easily detected This technique is most effective with larger size searchcoils such as the 20 Deepseeker coil e Don t cancel a target Be careful not to ground balance over a target as you may effectively eliminate the target in most cases e Hotrocks Hot rocks are typically highly ferrous iron based rocks that are either more or less conductive than the surrounding soil thereby creating a response that can resemble a target Because of the ATX s inherent immunity to most normal soil minerals hot rocks can be eliminated by simply ground balancing to the hot rock instead of ground balancing to the soil In extremely mineralized soil the AIX must be ground balanced to the soil in which case the hot rock will typically respond with a faint low tone When in doubt dig it out e Non uniform soil conditions One of the most challenging groun
16. f LEDs Note For best pinpointing results maintain a constant coil height above the ground and ensure the detector is properly ground balanced It is recommended to practice pinpointing in a test plot 22 Garrett Metal Detectors GARRETT Three red LEDs to the far TTT T PD right indicates maximum Co Fi target signal strength i amp La F amp IRON GE HOLD ET me Press and hold the an PINPOINT button to locate the peak signal m RETUNE I PINPOINT Q Indicates pinpointing center of the 10 x12 DD searchcoil Sweep the searchcoil side to side and front to back to locate the peak signal at the center of the coil ATX 23 BENCH TESTING You should conduct bench tests to become more familiar with the ATX s audio signals and operation using different Modes Discrimination settings lron Check etc Suggested test items include e Various size gold nuggets or gold rings In the absence of gold nuggets a U S nickel or small bronze coin are good imitators of the response characteristics of a similar size nugget e Coins or relics that you expect to find in your search area e Various size iron targets for testing the Iron Check feature The ideal position for bench testing with the AIX is illustrated below Extend the lower stem and lay the searchcoil back on top of the stem This allows you to keep one hand near the controls while still reaching the coil with your test targets It is bes
17. from the stem rotation lock as well A ar i mi SPAN SS Ys Rinse stems and stem nuts with fresh Rotate stem nuts and rinse again to water to remove dirt salt etc ensure grit has been removed e If a freshwater source is unavailable after water hunting rinse the unit in the body of water you have been hunting Hold the ATX under the water surface while vigorously rotating the stem nuts back and forth and working the stems in and out to help free any trapped sediments Then wipe the detector down with a clean cloth before collapsing the stems e Leave stem nuts in a loose untightened mid point position for storage to prevent any remaining deposits from seizing up the stem nuts e When storing for longer than one month remove detector s batteries e Install protective cover on the connector when not using headphones ATX 37 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE METAL DETECTING CODE OF ETHICS SYMPTOM SOLUTION The following is a Code of Ethics that many treasure hunt clubs endorse and hobbyists follow to preserve our exciting hobby of metal detecting We Ensure batteries are installed in the correct polarity encourage you to do the same Replace all old batteries with all new batteries Ensure your searchcoil is securely connected e will respect private and public property all historical and archaeological If using the detector indoors be aware that excessive sites and will do no metal detecting on these lands without proper a
18. iminating the response e Coil covers Use a coil cover to protect the coil from abrasion and damage and prevent false responses that may occur when the coil abruptly impacts a rigid object such as a large rock etc ATX 21 WATER USE The AIX can be submerged in water to a 10 foot depth maximum to search in and along shorelines rivers piers docks or swimming holes Use of the AIX at depths exceeding 10 feet can cause leaks and damage the detector Use of the ATX beyond the recommended depth will void the manufacturer s warranty The ATX is shipped with land use headphones that include a waterproof connector and cable do not however submerge the headset Fully Submersible headphones are available from Garrett as an optional accessory For water hunting use an open coil cover or no coil cover as the optional closed coil cover can create excessive drag in the water After using the ATX in any body of water it is very important to properly rinse the detector with fresh water before collapsing the stems Saltwater and even freshwater sediment deposits can inhibit the easy operation of the ATX nuts and stems See p 37 for care and maintenance tips Saltwater Operation When mixed with water salt and other electrolytes become conductive and may therefore cause any detector to respond as if the saltwater were a metal target In fact to a detector saltwater has an electrical conductivity very similar to foil fine gold and other p
19. ion 7 Begin searching Sweep searchcoil parallel to and less than 1 inch from the ground scanning coil from side to side at a speed of about 2 feet second 60cm sec See p 21 Note All settings are saved at Power OFF Therefore once you have selected your preferred settings you only need to perform Frequency Scan and Ground Balance if needed before Starting to search 2 Garrett Metal Detectors ATX CONTROLS PRIMARY CONTROLS White text functions controlled directly by buttons Located at rear of detector Located at rear of detector Green LED indicates power ON blinks if GND TRACK is on Increases from left to right Also used to indicate settings p 10 See p 8 for details Set to preferred level normally barely audible p 14 Hold coil stationary away from metal and press button to scan for quietest frequency p 18 Press and hold button to check target for iron indicated by very low tone growl p 19 Press to quickly retune audio to zero retune generally only required in Non Motion Mode p 18 Press and hold button to pinpoint a target p 22 Press and hold button while switching unit ON to return detector to original factory settings p 20 Set as high as stable operation will allow p 14 Press to access Secondary controls Press again to exit Secondary or wait 5 seconds for automatic exit Red LED indicates access to Secondary controls Limits how loud a large target s
20. iron is the last to be discriminated It is therefore recommended to search with the default Discrimination level of zero 1st LED Increase discrimination if desired to eliminate certain small targets such as pull tabs or foil but doing so may also eliminate small desirable tar ATX 13 gets Increased discrimination may also be used to reduce interference from highly mineralized ground however this should rarely be required Sensitivity Increase the ATX s Sensitivity setting to achieve greater detection depth and enhanced detection of small targets Be aware however that increasing Sensitivity can also increase the detector s susceptibility to electrical inter ference and other external conditions The AIX has thirteen 13 settings for sensitivity The default Sensitivity setting is 10 To adjust Sensitivity e Use the SENS and buttons to adjust the Sensitivity to your preferred level see illustration below In general set Sensitivity as high as possible while still achieving suf ficiently stable operation Use higher sensitivity settings when searching for very small or very deep targets Use lower sensitivity levels in locations where the detector is behaving erratically due to excessive metallic trash electrical interference or the presence of other metal detectors and the erratic operation cannot be resolved with ground balance or a frequency scan GARRETT As Sensitivity levels is Wipe a ke Woe are ad
21. ize iron objects to see the effects of Discrimination levels Then return to a zero Discrimination setting 1st LED Iron Check test Press and hold the IRON CK button and wait for the double beep before scanning targets Continue to hold the IRON CK button while quickly scanning your test targets back and forth across the coil Notice which iron targets produce the very low tone growl grunt sound and at what distances Notice that many iron targets will create a different response when their orientation is changed Since the ATX S Iron Check function is conservative to ensure that small weak good signals are not misidentified as iron small iron targets may not identify as iron Test both ferrous and non ferrous targets at various depths to become familiar with Iron Check s capabilities and limitations Sensitivity test Increase and decrease Sensitivity to see how detection depth and noise are affected e g higher Sensitivity increases depth and possibly increases noise Pinpoint test Hold a target to the side away from the coil then press and hold PINPOINT and wait for the single beep While continuing to hold PINPOINT pass the target side to side and front to back in a crosshair pattern and notice the peak response occurs over the center of the coil Non Motion Mode test Finally switch to Non Motion Mode and notice the differences from Motion Mode In Non Motion Mode targets will not produce the audio echo and static detection is provi
22. justed the E PT hd a Ta PE new level will be 0 e i temporarily indicated on these LEDs IRON CK HOLDI Change Sensitivity 2 Wes by pressing the and SENS buttons mm RETUNE PINPOINT _ Threshold Threshold is the constant audio background hum that is added to the target response The ATX has twenty five 25 levels of Threshold adjust ment The default Threshold setting is Level 7 14 Garrett Metal Detectors To adjust audio Threshold e Use the THRESH and buttons to adjust the Threshold to your preferred level see illustration below It is recommended the Threshold be set to a barely audible level or just below based on hearing ability and surrounding audio conditions Faint targets may only create a small variation in the audio therefore running with a high Threshold level may obscure such a target signal Setting the Threshold level too low may prevent faint signals from being heard Re adjust the audio Threshold level as conditions change i e strong winds surf noise etc that affect your ability to hear the background hum at a barely audible level As Threshold levels are adjusted the GARRETT i new level will be temporarily indicated 28000 0095 on these LEDs 0 e 98 IRON CE HOLD REE Change Audio og Threshold level by pressing the and THRESH buttons RETUNE PINPOINT _ Volume The ATX s Volume adjustment only affects the maximum
23. l FREQSCAN j RETUNE I PINPOINT gl Iron Check Use this feature to audibly identify iron targets Iron Check only works with the DD searchcoil and will not work with mono coils If the IRON CK button is pressed while using a mono coil a repeating dual tone warning alarm will indicate this to be an invalid action To utilize Iron Check e Move the searchcoil to the side of the target e Press and hold the IRON CK button see illustration on p 20 and wait for the double beep e Then continue holding the IRON CK button while quickly scanning back and forth over the target with very flat level swings e If desired check the target again from different directions by rotating around 90 degrees Maintain very flat level swings over the target e Iron will produce a very low tone growl grunt sound that may or may not be flanked by normal tones e Non ferrous and or weak targets will produce normal tones or may even be silent but will not produce the iron tone grunt ATX 19 GARRETT z amp i S a 7 ir Whee ln j ae ee 1300090005 0 s Press and hold the IRON CK button and then repeatedly scan back and forth over the target to check for iron IRON CK HOLDI FREG SC RE TLINE PEHPCANT Note Iron Check is a conservative function To help ensure the ATX does not misidentify a good target as iron the iron tone grunt will only activate on strong signals Therefore small weak iron targets will
24. l carefully to ensure the detector is not inoperable due to misadjustments Press and hold the RETUNE PINPOINT pushbutton while switching the detector ON to return to the factory settings You should also make certain you have 1 Checked your batteries switches and connectors Weak batteries are the most common cause of detector problems 2 Contacted your dealer for help particularly if you are not familiar with the ATX detector In the event that repairs or warranty service are necessary for your ATX contact the local retail outlet where your detector was purchased To avoid excessive shipping and import charges do not attempt to return a Garrett product to the factory in the United States ATX 41 ACCESSORIES 8 20cm Mono Searchcoil Part No 2234000 Excellent sensitivity on small targets Enhanced maneuverability in heavy scrub and tight areas Light weight Includes searchcoil and full stem assembly 15 x 20 38 x 50cm Deepseeker Mono Searchcoil Part No 2234100 Use for locating larger and more deeply buried objects Reduces response to small debris Includes searchcoil and full stem assembly Waterproof Headphones Part No 2202100 Required when the headphones will be submerged in water PRO POINTER Pinpointing Detector Part No 1166000 The Garrett PRO POINTER combines performance with sleek design to assist in pinpointing hard to find targets Includes proportional audio vibration pulse rate
25. mounts of electrical interference exists plus excessive permission amounts of metal can be found in floors and walls etc Erratic sounds and Move outdoors e will keep informed on and obey all local and national legislation relating noisy operation se Je to the discovery and reporting of found treasures other sources of interference such as power lines wire fences fluorescent lights excessive metal etc Move away from interference sources Perform a Frequency Scan Reduce your Sensitivity setting e will aid law enforcement officials whenever possible e will cause no willful damage to property of any kind including fences signs and buildings Intermittent signals typically mean you ve found a deeply Intermittent target buried target or one that is positioned at a difficult angle for e will always fill the holes dig signals your detector to read Scan from different directions to help define the signal and or scrape away some soil to get the e will not destroy property buildings or the remains of deserted structures coil closer to the target Responds when e will not leave litter or other discarded junk items lying around bumping coil against rocks etc Use a coil cover to cushion the coil s impact with items such as rocks trees etc e will carry all rubbish and dug targets with me when I leave each search area e will observe the Golden Rule using good outdoor manners and conducting
26. myself at all times in a manner which will add to the stature and public image of all people engaged in the field of metal detection 38 Garrett Metal Detectors ATX 39 CAUTIONS When searching for treasure with your Garrett detector observe these precautions e Never trespass or hunt on private property without permission e Avoid areas where pipelines or electric lines may be buried e National and state parks monuments etc are absolutely off limits e Deepseeking detectors can detect concealed pipes wiring and other potentially dangerous material When those are located the proper authorities should be notified e Do not hunt in a military zone where bombs or other explosives may be buried e Do not disturb any pipeline particularly if it could be carrying flammable gas or liquid e Use reasonable caution in digging toward any target particularly in areas where you are uncertain of the ground conditions e If you are unsure about using your metal detector in any area always seek permission from the proper authorities 40 Garrett Metal Detectors WARRANTY AND SERVICE Your ATX detector is warranted for 24 months limited parts and labor but does not cover damage caused by alteration modification neglect accident or misuse Use of the ATX at submerged depths exceeding 10 feet 3 meters will void this warranty In the event you encounter problems with your AIX detector please read through this Owner s Manua
27. n by loosening the bottom stem nut closest to the search coil Fully extend the bottom stem and tighten the bottom stem nut Then loosen the middle stem nut extend the middle stem and tighten the nut The upper stem should be used for final adjust ments to the desired operating length The correct operating length should allow you to stand upright no stoop ing forward and swing the coil in front of you without stretching or bending Armrest Stem Rotation Lock Searchcoil Armrest Telescoping Stem ae Adjusting the armrest To move the armrest forward or backward open the armrest locking lever slide the armrest to the desired position and lock the lever Armrest locking lever shown in open position Armrest locking lever shown in locked position 6 Garrett Metal Detectors Adjusting searchcoil tension To adjust the tension on the searchcoil use a thin coin or a flat head screw driver Turn the screw clockwise to increase tension see below When prop erly tightened the searchcoil should maintain its position parallel to the ground while still allowing tilting during operation Do not overtighten Attaching the headphones if desired Remove the dust cap from the headphone connector on the back panel Ensure the headphone connector is clean Align the headphone plug with the connector pins in the proper orientation If the detector will be submerged be sure to lubricate the O ring on the connector
28. not identify as iron In addition due to their large flat surface area and relatively high conductivity steel bottle caps will typically not identify as iron Examples of iron targets that will produce the iron tone grunt are a 3 inch nail to a depth of about 5 inches and a inch boot nail to a depth of about 1 inch In highly mineralized areas Iron Check accuracy may be affected Therefore use flat level swings to improve accuracy Factory Reset All changes made to the ATX settings are saved when the unit is switched OFF To return all settings back to Factory values press and hold the RETUNE PINPOINT button while switching unit ON ATX FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS Mode Motion Discrimination Zero discrimination 1st LED Sensitivity 10 Threshold T Volume 10 Ground Balance Neutral Ground Track OFF 20 Garrett Metal Detectors SEARCHCOIL BASICS Use proper sweep of searchcoil Keep your searchcoil at a constant height less than 1 if possible and parallel to the ground at all times for best detection results Do not lift the coil at the end of swings d AA In Motion Mode walk slowly as you scan your searchcoil in a straight line or slight arc from side to side at a speed of about 2 feet 60 cm per second Advance the searchcoil forward about half its length approximately 6 or 15 cm at the end of each sweep to ensure full coverage Non Motion Mode allows you to use a much slower swing speed 2ft 60 cm
29. nt Frequen cy Scan Iron Check are indicated with white letters on the control panel These controls are directly accessible Secondary controls Discrimination Volume Mode Ground Track Ground Balance are indicated with red letters on the control panel These are accessible by first pressing the SHIFT button which turns on the red Shift LED Secondary adjustments must be made while the SHIFT LED is lit otherwise the ATX will automatically exit the Secondary Shift mode and return to primary adjustments in 5 seconds Note When adjusting any setting primary or secondary the initial but ton press always shows the current setting then subsequent presses must be made within 1 5 seconds in order to adjust the setting otherwise the LEDs will return to showing signal strength Motion vs Non Motion Detection Mode The ATX can detect targets in either Motion Mode requiring the coil or tar get to be in motion or in Non Motion Mode static detection The default detection mode of the ATX is Motion Mode To switch the detection mode e Press and release the SHIFT button to access the Secondary controls e Press the NON MOTION MOTION button to toggle between the two modes see illustration on next page The first press of this button indicates current setting quickly press this button again to change the mode e Motion Mode is indicated by central LEDs that quickly scan back and forth Non Motion Mode is indicated by stationary LEDs
30. o IRON CK HE FREG SC AM ur ge ay Press and hold the PINPOINT button to utilize pinpointing RETUNE I PINPOINT pe Pinpoint Press and hold the PINPOINT button to pinpoint a target s location See p 22 for pinpointing techniques Frequency Scan Use this function to obtain the quietest operating frequency Operating near power lines other detectors fluorescent lights etc may cause interference To check hold searchcoil stationary away from any metal and listen for sig nal interference i e noisy operation To perform Frequency Scan e Hold searchcoil stationary away from any metal e Press and release the FREQ SCAN button illustration on next page e The searchcoil must remain stationary during the entire frequency scan process e The frequency scan function lasts for 35 seconds as indicated by the scanning LEDs and audio pings Completion is indicated by a triple beep 18 Garrett Metal Detectors e The new setting remains in the ATX s memory until the next time this function is performed even after power is switched off and the batteries are removed Note If you have accidentally activated the Frequency Scan function and want to abort press the FREQ SCAN button again to stop the function The setting will return to its previous value GARRETT a i al F e gt IITT 1 ul Pa a Pi Press and release the FREQ SCAN while holding searchcoil Ron SKD stationary away from any meta
31. o ground varia tions so it is even more important to use proper coil swing techniques see p 21 The use of Non Motion Mode requires practice and is not recom mended for beginners 12 Garrett Metal Detectors Discrimination The ATX is capable of rejecting or discriminating out certain types sizes of targets while still detecting others The AIX has twenty five 25 levels of discrimination The default setting is zero discrimination 1st LED for maxi mum detection of all metals To adjust Discrimination e Press and release the SHIFT button to access Secondary controls e Use the DISC and buttons to adjust the discrimination to your preferred level see illustration below e Zero discrimination is indicated by LED 1 maximum discrimination is indicated by LED 13 Half step adjustments are indicated by two LEDs lit simultaneously e Press and release SHIFT button again to exit Secondary adjustments Note The Red Shift LED must be visible to adjust discrimination LEDs 4 and 5 illuminated indicates a Discrimination setting of 4 5 GARRETT 5 000005 oe Change Discrimination a o 98 by pressing the SHIFT button then the and DISC buttons as l FREQ SCAN ER RETUHE PINPOINT As discrimination is increased you gradually begin to lose targets that are poor conductors i e saltwater nickel and very small thin targets i e thin coins bits of foil small nuggets thin jewelry Large
32. od This method will maintain normal high and low tone responses but will have reduced detection of fine gold etc Reduce the Discrimination setting toward zero when moving from wet sand to dry For either method the following basic techniques will help to achieve the best performance 1 Swing the searchcoil flat and at a constant height Do not bounce the coil or lift the coil at the end of swings 2 Hunt the three different regions of the beach dry sand wet sand submerged one at a time rather than going back and forth between regions This will allow the detector to be set optimally for each region 3 Swing the searchcoil parallel to the water s edge to minimize changes in moisture levels within a given swing The detector may become less stable in shallow breaking surf where the searchcoil is in and out of the saltwater In this area the detector is encountering a constantly changing environment produced by the surf making it more difficult for the detector to stabilize Experiment with the two methods above to determine which you prefer and if necessary reduce Sensitivity to obtain stable operation ATX 29 SEARCHCOIL REMOVAL INSTALLATION Each AIX searchcoil is permanently attached to its telescoping stem assem bly To switch to another searchcoil it is necessary to remove and install the entire assembly as described below Searchcoil removal 1 Fully collapse the telescopic stem and tighten stem nuts See Figure 1
33. od conductor may fluctuate multiple times between high and low tones to indicate a borderline conductor Most but not all iron will produce a low tone followed by a high tone echo since to a PI detector most iron behaves like a good conductor Audio signals in Non Motion Mode Non Motion Mode does not require the coil or target to be in motion to produce a response Just as in Motion Mode poor conductors produce a high tone and good conductors produce a low tone but without the echo heard in Motion Mode see chart on p 10 ATX 9 Poor Conductors Good Conductors Motion Mode High Tone Audio Echo Non Motion Mode Audio No Echo This chart illustrates the different audio signals produced in Motion versus Non Motion modes Signal Strength Indicators Target signals are visually indicated on the AIX by the upper row of LEDs A trio of red LEDs moves from left to right in response to the increasing strength of the target No lighted LEDs indicates zero signal response During adjustments the upper row of LEDs also show the settings GARRETT Three red LEDs to the far ls 660 FFOR right indicates maximum r 999 Z fo t i h B E arget signal strength IRON CK HOLD FREQ SCAN E RETUNE I PINPOINT 10 Garrett Metal Detectors CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Primary and Secondary Controls The ATX has two levels of controls primary and secondary All primary controls Sensitivity Threshold Retune Pinpoi
34. oor conductors Traditionally with pulse detectors to address the saltwater response the Delay Discrimination setting was increased until the saltwater response was Waterproof headphones sold separately must be used if the headset is fully submerged 28 Garrett Metal Detectors sufficiently eliminated This method although effective can significantly reduce the detection of fine gold jewelry and other poor conductors due to the increased Discrimination setting Therefore to help reduce this undesirable loss of detection the ATX has an alternative method to address saltwater Specifically the ATX can automatically ground balance out the saltwater response without the need to increase Discrimination thereby maintaining a better response to fine gold jewelry and other poor conductors The two methods to address saltwater are 1 Ground Balance Method Leave Discrimination set to minimum and Ground Balance to the saltwater as would be done for any other ground This method will provide the best detection of fine gold etc but will produce a low tone response for all targets It is important to Ground Balance the detector when it moves to a new region of the beach i e from wet sand to dry sand at the water s edge 2 Traditional Discrimination Method Incrementally increase the Discrimination setting until the saltwater response is sufficiently eliminated typically around 3 7 Ground Balance is not required with this meth
35. ounds Does not affect faint signals p 15 Provides slow continuous tracking to ground minerals OFF LED 1 SLOW LED 5 MEDIUM LED 9 FAST LED 13 Set to OFF for max detection unless changing ground conditions require frequent Ground Balancing p 17 Hold button while repeatedly bouncing searchcoil to quickly balance out ground minerals p 16 Motion Mode indicated by LEDs quickly scanning back and forth is normally preferred because it is more stable quiet Non Motion Mode indicated by stationary LEDs can provide additional depth but may require frequent Retunes p 11 A Power Switch ON OFF B Headphone Connector C Power ON Indicator D Signal Strength Indicator Low Battery Indicator F Threshold G Freq Scan Quick Press G Iron Check Hold Down H Retune Quick Press H Pinpoint Hold Down H A Factory Reset I Sensitivity SECONDARY CONTROLS Red text functions controlled by first pushing Shift Button J Shift Button K Shift Indicator J F Volume J G Ground Track Quick Press J G Ground Balance Hold J H Non Motion Motion Mode J l Discrimination Set to minimum 1st LED for maximum detection Increase if desired to eliminate small targets p 13 Note When adjusting any setting the initial button press shows the current setting subsequent presses within 1 5 seconds will adjust the setting ATX 3 ATX COMPONENTS Search Coil with Adj
36. rd after switching the detector on verify the batteries have been properly installed 8 Garrett Metal Detectors AUDI SIGNALSZINDICATORS The AIX operates with a continuous audio that responds proportionately to the target s signal strength i e large strong signals sound loud and small weak signals sound faint This enhances the ability to hear faint targets and better judge a target s size shape and depth In addition to enhancing faint target signals the ATX S proportional audio also allows the operator to hear faint background noise By their nature high performance pulse detectors are often noisier than VLF type detectors therefore some minor audio noise chatter is normal An experienced operator will learn how to distinguish random background noise from repeatable target signals The ATX also produces different audio tones to help identify a target s size and effective conductivity as explained below Audio signals in Motion Mode In Motion Mode the searchcoil or the target during air tests must be in motion to create a response As a general rule poor conductors such as small nuggets most jewelry pull tabs nickels small bronze or hammered coins etc should produce a high tone followed by a low tone echo Good conductors such as large nuggets copper and silver coins large bronze coins etc should produce a low tone followed by a high tone echo see chart on p 10 A target on the borderline between a poor and go
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38. t to test the detector outdoors away from sources of electrical interference e g power lines electrical equipment and appliances fluorescent lights transmitters Tests should be performed with the searchcoil completely stationary and several feet away from any large metallic object For bench testing take the ATX outdoors away from electrical interference and large metallic objects Extend the first stem and lay the coil back as shown above 24 Garrett Metal Detectors Set up Start with Factory Default settings in Motion Mode and run Frequency Scan to obtain quiet operation If not sufficiently quiet move to a different location away from sources of electrical interference Basic testing Begin passing various metallic targets from side to side across the bottom of the searchcoil Pass the targets both near and far from the coil to hear how Proportional Audio works i e loud for strong signals faint for weak signals Tone polarity test Pass various poor conductors i e small nuggets nickels small bronze coins etc and good conductors i e large nuggets silver coins etc to hear the tone polarity Poor conductors will produce a High Low tone and good conductors will produce a Low High tone Discrimination test After conducting the tone polarity test above increase Discrimination Notice how the poor conductors become reduced and disappear first from detection while the good conductors are less affected Test various s
39. trols e Repeatedly press the GND TRACK button to step through the four settings see illustration below OFF is indicated by LED 1 SLOW is indicated by LED 5 MEDIUM by LED 9 and FAST by LED 13 e Press and release SHIFT button again to exit Secondary adjustments e The green LED will blink during operation when Ground Track is on Note Ground Track may reduce detection depth due to slowly track ing to a target especially with repeated swings over the target Therefore Ground Track should only be used when changing ground mineralization requires frequent re ground balancing Medium Ground GARRETT p ee ean ae Track setting 95099900 tg eo indicated by ED J Change Ground Track setting by pressing the SHIFT button then repeatedly press the IRON CK HOLD FREQ CAN GND TRACK button to Weg step through settings LED 9 ATX 17 Retune Press and release the RETUNE button see illustration below to instantly reset the detector s audio LED response back to zero Use this function to quickly cancel out unwanted ambient signals such as when the detector s audio LED response has drifted to an elevated level Retune is rarely required unless in Non Motion Mode or if a very large response persists and does not automatically decay away while in Motion Mode GARRETT EN 6 7 TLL TI 2009 Ga gt 5 Press and release the RETUNE button to reset the audio signal back to zer
40. ustable Tilt Control Panel LED Display sara Handle pre midte Adjustable Telescoping Stem Arm Cuff and Nuts with Strap i 90 Coil and Stem Rotation Lock c a Battery Pack one on each side Electronics Housing 4 Garrett Metal Detectors LIST OF PARTS No tools are required to assemble the ATX Eight 8 AA batteries are includ ed with the detector The box for your detector contains the following parts Detector with alkaline batteries O Battery charger kit with eight 8 Soft carry case rechargeable batteries Headphones Garrett detector sling Coil cover shown installed User s manual Accessory items subject to change If any part is missing please contact your local dealer NE FT Tt ATX 5 EQUIPMENT SETUP Adjusting the searchcoil and stem Fold open the searchcoil Disengage the armrest and stem rotation locks to allow stem to rotate Rotate the stem and searchcoil to level and release the spring loaded rotation lock to allow it to automatically reengage The searchcoil can also be locked at 90 to the left or right for scanning walls and embankments When the searchcoil is locked in your preferred orienta tion reengage the armrest lock The AIX can be operated with the stems fully collapsed preferred for Shallow diving fully extended or anywhere in between To extend the tele scopic stem to the desired operating length begi
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